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Tell Them Now

If you appreciate others, tell them now, While it still can add to their sense of self-worth. To wait is a mistake many make because No one knows how much time they have left on earth. If you admire her kind generosity, Or how he selflessly gives to those with needs; Letting them know sooner rather than later, Encourages them to do other good deeds. Gratitude has positive ripple effects; Expanding circles - lives we affirm and touch. Avoid regrets about dearly departed, By telling them now they matter and how much. Submitted: February 10, 2017

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Frances Schiavina

Date: 10/13/2023 7:46:00 AM

Wisely said with inspirational impact.

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 1/28/2024 7:12:00 AM

Frances, I am grateful that you stopped by and enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your kind, helpful comments. I sincerely appreciate it. Very best to you and yours! Bart

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/28/2019 2:03:00 AM

So true Bart. If those words cannot be uttered at least write them down and let that person read your words when they have the need. They will mean much more to them and they will have the pleasure of reading them over and over. A lovely poem. Congratulations on your deserving win! : )

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 4/28/2019 2:54:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Connie! It is always nice to see you visit and provide thoughtful comments. I sincerely appreciate that. I totally agree - if you can't verbally tell them now, at least tell them in writing. I wish all good things to you, my friend! :) Bartholomew

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/9/2019 4:28:00 PM

I love the message in your poem, Bartholomew, as I'm ever mindful to tell others how I care for them. It is uplifting, though now exactly a poem focused on hope. Congratulations on your win. There were many wonderful entries to this contest and nearly all of them were difficult to rank. Best wishes, Carolyn

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 2/9/2019 7:58:00 PM

Thank your very much, Carolyn, for sponsoring this multi-stage contest and generously awarding prizes! I appreciate your feedback, too. I look forward to another contest or two before you award the grand prize. Thank you again. All my very best wishes to you! :) Bartholomew P.S. Happy Valentine's Day a few days early!

Wendy Watson

Date: 10/16/2018 2:27:00 AM

Thank you for these important well-expressed reminders, Bartholomew.

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 10/17/2018 8:57:00 AM

Thank you very much, Wendy, for taking the time, care, and effort to stop by, read my poem, and comment so positively. I sincerely appreciate it. All my very best to you & yours! :) Bartholomew

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/15/2018 8:42:00 PM

As the Sage wisely asked: 'If not now, when?' --- Powerful and important message in your winning poem, William. Congrats. ~ Gershon

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 10/17/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thank you very much, Gershon. I appreciate your kind words and enjoyed your fine, wining entry, "As he lay dying" (please see my comments there). That is really much of my point - tell others NOW (before one, or someone he/she truly cares about, lays dying) how much they mean to you. It's about gratitude. Thanks again. All my very best to you & yours! :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/15/2018 7:52:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Bartholomew with this direct message of expressing gratitude.

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 10/17/2018 8:54:00 AM

Thank you very much, Line. I appreciate your supportive words and the placement in your contest (thank you very much for sponsoring). Yes, this is, as you say, a "direct message" intended to get people's attention, but I endeavor to do so in a respectful yet urgent way. Hopefully, I have found that balance. All my very best to you & yours! :) Bartholomew

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/22/2018 5:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this thought-provoking poem! Well-written words of wisdom.

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 6/22/2018 8:23:00 AM

Susan, thank you very much for your gracious words and encouragement! I sincerely appreciate it. I enjoyed your piece, "In the Moment" (please see my comments there). Have a great weekend! All my very best to you and yours. :) Bartholomew

Shirley Rebstock

Date: 6/18/2018 5:58:00 PM

So true, wonderful poem, Congratulations

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 6/19/2018 8:26:00 AM

Thank you very much, Shirley, for your kind and thoughtful words. I am truly grateful to you. I enjoyed your piece, "A Moment in Time" (please see my comments there). All my very best to you and yours, Shirley! :) Bartholomew

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/18/2018 12:44:00 PM

- Congratulations on your great win poem, Bartholomew :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 6/18/2018 3:10:00 PM

Thank you very much, Anne-Lise, for your consistently positive and supportive comments! I sincerely appreciate that. I enjoyed your poem, as well, and thank you for sharing it with the rest of us. All my very best to you and your family! :) Bartholomew

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/18/2018 9:24:00 AM

This is a very important message in life. Well written. Congratulations for your win :)

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 6/18/2018 3:07:00 PM

Thank you very much, Heidi, for your kind, encouraging words and for sponsoring this contest! It seems to me you had a lot of solid entries, which is nice to see. Thanks, again. All my very best to you and yours! :) Bartholomew

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2018 7:27:00 PM

a lovely message well expressed, my friend. Thanks for telling me of this one.

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 4/25/2018 9:27:00 AM

Thank you very much, Andrea, for your kind and encouraging words, my friend. You're welcome on letting you know this one was here. I hope you have a great rest of April and spring! It is beginning to get really nice where I am. I am looking forward to the promise of the season! :) Bartholomew

Wendy Nipas

Date: 12/26/2017 5:14:00 AM

Very well said. How often is it that people only receive praise at their burial. So sad. Thank you.

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 12/26/2017 6:58:00 PM

Thank you very much, Wendy, for dropping by, reading my poem, and posting your supportive comment. I sincerely appreciate it. All my best to you! :) Bartholomew

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/21/2017 12:15:00 AM

Good point well-made, Bartholomew. That's right; tell them now! Janice

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 12/21/2017 8:37:00 AM

Thank you very much, Janice. I was hoping you would like this, and I am glad you did. It seems to tie in nicely with your insightful poem, "Why are Some People So Sad?" I wish the happiest of holidays to you and yours! :) Bartholomew

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/20/2017 8:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement Bartholomew with your wonderful poem.

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 9/21/2017 10:21:00 PM

Thank you very much, Susan. Congratulations on your #1 placement with "Shades of Gray Grief" (please see my comments there)! :) Bartholomew

Constance La France

Date: 9/20/2017 1:28:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your placement !

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 9/21/2017 10:23:00 PM

BW, thank you very much for your graciousness. Congrats to you on your high placement with "She was Buried in Spring" (please see my comments there)! All my best. :) Bartholomew

Silent One

Date: 9/20/2017 7:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 9/20/2017 9:31:00 AM

Thank you very much, Silent One, for your kind words. I also appreciate your sponsorship of this different, thought-provoking contest. All my best to you! Bartholomew

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 2/17/2017 10:21:00 AM

Congrats on your win with these wonderful lines composed. Each line tells us a story. Well done. :))

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 2/18/2017 6:48:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sunita. I appreciate your consistently positive comments and encouragement. Very best wishes to you and yours! :) Bartholomew